Meyers Leonard makes 3 pointers

[Sinobas]

Meyers has been playing like a 7-1(more athletic) Kyle Korver this year.

His shooting has been insanely good. 47% from 3, 61% from 2, 92% from the foul line. Per 36, he's averaging 15/10.

 

[rasheedfan2005]

meyers "balls of steel" leonard

 

[bodyman5000 and 1]

I watched highlights from his game last night. His shot seemed quicker than I remember. That corner three was sweet.

 

[tlongII]

I think he's going to be a star.

 

[magnifier661]

I'm so glad he made me eat my words! I love eating Blazer crow!

 

[Wizard Mentor]

He knows what he can't do, and he knows not to try to make stuff happen on the court. Right now, we don't need him to, just hit the open 3s, play D, dunk when you're close, and rebound.

Perhaps more importantly, he's comfortable in his own skin now and it's great to see. Glad to be proven wrong.

 

[blue32]

I'm so glad he made me eat my words! I love eating Blazer crow!

Yup same here, lol

 

[BBert]

Remember when some posters kept ripping on Meyers because it was reported he was shooting three pointers AFTER practice?

My how times have changed.

 

[kjironman1]

Remember when some posters kept ripping on Meyers because it was reported he was shooting three pointers AFTER practice?

My how times have changed.

Things have indeed changed. I like how you made the key work there "AFTER". The kid has been working hard since day one and it is paying off. Nice to see.

 

[rasheedfan2005]

this is exactly why i dont jump on the band wagon and hate on our players who work hard. hard work almost always pays off.

now someone like felton who showed up fat and out of shape, ill hate on him with you all day

 

[BlazerDuckSeahawkFan94]

His defense has gotten a lot better too. Still has a lot of room to improve but he is very good at going straight up and usually when he fouls he makes sure the shot doesn't go in.

 

[santeesioux]

And I was mad when they picked up his option and not Trob's option, guess the team knows more than me

 

[MarAzul]

I'm so glad he made me eat my words! I love eating Blazer crow!

I love seeing you eat the Crow.

 

[magnifier661]

Remember when some posters kept ripping on Meyers because it was reported he was shooting three pointers AFTER practice?

My how times have changed.

I was one of those posters btw... Crow tastes so good

 

[BigGameDamian]

Still see him as a Reaf LeFrentz type. Glad we kept him!

 

[jlprk]

His defense has gotten a lot better too. Still has a lot of room to improve but he is very good at going straight up and usually when he fouls he makes sure the shot doesn't go in.

This is what matters for a 7-1 player, not shooting. You never used to see him bumping anyone under the hoop, and now you do. He used to turn his back and shut his eyes, cowering in fear of fouling, to anyone driving to the hoop. Now he goes for the block against the short drivers and chest-bumps the tall ones.

 

[DaLincolnJones]

Still see him as a Reaf LeFrentz type. Glad we kept him!

Nice comparison, watching the replay of his shots, I kept thinking how similar his form is to Kiki V

 

[BlazerDuckSeahawkFan94]

This is what matters for a 7-1 player, not shooting. You never used to see him bumping anyone under the hoop, and now you do. He used to turn his back and shut his eyes, cowering in fear of fouling, to anyone driving to the hoop. Now he goes for the block against the short drivers and chest-bumps the tall ones.

Yup, I think he is finally used to his body. He came into the NBA as basically a 7'1 guard. He is not a stretch 4... In two-three years he will be our All Star Center.

 

[Haakzilla]

I was one of those posters btw... Crow tastes so good

...I especially like my crow with my Soy Vay Veri Veri Teriyaki sauce!

 

[KingSpeed]

Yup, I think he is finally used to his body. He came into the NBA as basically a 7'1 guard. He is not a stretch 4... In two-three years he will be our All Star Center.

Yep. I've thought this since his rookie year. The talent has been there all along. He just needed time to grow.

 

[Sinobas]

Yup, I think he is finally used to his body. He came into the NBA as basically a 7'1 guard. He is not a stretch 4... In two-three years he will be our All Star Center.

Huh? He IS a stretch 4, and it's precisely because the Blazers have started to use him as such that he's having some success. And that's the whole point, the stopped trying to force him to do something that isn't natural for him.

Interesting that some fans here seem to think the fact that he's making 3s is a sign that he should go back to playing center?

 

[Sinobas]

Also, Meyer's height is a bit misleading. He's 7-1, but his standing reach and wingspan are that of a typical PF.

 

[kjironman1]

Also, Meyer's height is a bit misleading. He's 7-1, but his standing reach and wingspan are that of a typical PF.

So you are saying he has short arms?

 

[Sinobas]

I don't think hardly any basketball players have short arms, it's just that most of them have long arms. His standing reach was only 9 feet. It has to do with his he's built. Most NBA players with his wingspan and standing reach are like ~6'9 PF size.

 

[BlazerDuckSeahawkFan94]

I don't think hardly any basketball players have short arms, it's just that most of them have long arms. His standing reach was only 9 feet. It has to do with his he's built. Most NBA players with his wingspan and standing reach are like ~6'9 PF size.

His athleticism makes up for his "average" length.

 

[Haakzilla]

...yes he does!

 

[Daweez04]

His athleticism makes up for his "average" length.

That's what she said.

 

[ripcityboy]

Well. Maybe the Blazers went two for two in that draft!

 

[BBert]

Leonard missed both of his three pointers last game.

Is this slump going to continue? What does he need to do to snap out of it?

What's worse, his trade value just took a big hit.

Should we give his minutes to D-Wright?

 

[magnifier661]

Leonard missed both of his three pointers last game.

Is this slump going to continue? What does he need to do to snap out of it?

What's worse, his trade value just took a big hit.

Should we give his minutes to D-Wright?

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